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ticularly say that the civilization, elevation and Christianization of Indians depend largely upon extending to them the benefits of just and equitable law.

Resolved that the proposition sanctioned by the Missionaries to the Omaha Indians and the Church at Bancroft to unite a portion of the Indian work with the Bancroft Church meets with our approval.

These resolutions were adopted by the Presbytery of Omaha, assembled at Hooper, Nebraska, Sept. 21, 1886.

Atten. [[signed - "?"]], S.C.

Extract from minutes of [[?Niobrara]] Presbytery Resolved  That the Presbytery of [[?Niobrara]] concern in the above resolution, and cordially endorses the work and recommend the persons therein mentioned, done at Wakefield Oct. 6th 1886 and authorized to be certified to by the moderator in the absence of the Stated Clerk.

J.R. [[?/?]]

Transcription Notes:
The first signature might be "John Wood." The three paragraphs are in three different handwritings. "Niobrara" has many place names in Nebraska.